By Elena Novak
Covers the European Green Deal, energy transition and the climate politics of the member states.
Cruise Ships Enjoy Tax Breaks Despite Pollution and Overtourism, Study Finds
A Transport & Environment study shows cruise passengers are taxed 40% less than hotel guests in France, Italy, and Spain. The NGO calls for
Europe's Clean Energy Surplus: Why Storage Lags and What the EU Plans to Do
Europe generates record renewable electricity but lacks storage capacity to use it when demand peaks. EU ministers have signed a voluntary a
Major Wildfire Rages in Fontainebleau Forest South of Paris Amid Heatwave
A major wildfire is spreading through the Fontainebleau forest south of Paris, prompting a large emergency response. Road and rail traffic h
EU Signs First Tripartite Deal to Boost Energy Storage and Secure Green Power
EU energy ministers signed the bloc's first tripartite agreement on 26 June to expand energy storage. The goal is 200 GW by 2030 to absorb s
Arctic Seabed Expedition Reveals Fragile Ecosystems at Risk from Norway's Mining Plans
International scientists spent a month exploring the Arctic seabed off Norway, using ROVs to film rare species like the Dumbo octopus. The a
Massive Wildfire in Fontainebleau Forest Forces Evacuations Near Paris
A wildfire described as 'very virulent' and of 'exceptional scale' has consumed 800 hectares in the Fontainebleau forest, prompting evacuati
Summer Skiers Flock to Melting Grande Motte Glacier as Heatwave Bakes France
A heatwave in France has driven hundreds of skiers to the Grande Motte glacier in Tignes for summer skiing. The glacier is melting rapidly,
Andalusia Wildfire Stabilized After Claiming 12 Lives in Almería Province
The wildfire in Almería, Andalusia, has been declared stabilized after killing 12 people. Calmer weather helped firefighters secure the peri
Curiosity and Community: The Sardinian Blue Zone's Secrets to Aging Well
Researchers at Cagliari University found that Sardinian blue zone elders spend 11.3 hours weekly on stimulating activities, far more than pe
Smart Meter Rollout: Which European Countries Lead in Energy Savings?
Smart meters are crucial for balancing renewable energy supply and demand. Sweden, Italy, and Denmark have achieved near-universal coverage,
Greek Scientist Who Revolutionized Oat Milk Now Pioneers Pea-Based Alternative
Greek biotechnologist Angeliki Triantafyllou, co-founder of Oatly and winner of the 2026 European Inventor Award, is now developing pea milk
Chemical Reaction at Tarragona Pool Sends Toxic Cloud Over Town, 17 Injured
A toxic cloud from a chemical reaction at a municipal pool in La Bisbal del Penedès, Tarragona, injured 17 people, four seriously. Authoriti